To the OP:

I carried a Glock 23 and decided to switch to S&W DA revolvers exclusively for carry. After a lot of research and thinking about my personal situation I decided the revolver was the best choice for me. I routinely carry a 3" 65-3 in a Wraith IWB holster by Seth's Gun Leather. I love it! I've carried that gun 12+ hours without any comfort issue, and that includes sometimes spending a few hours driving in my car. My cover garment is an untucked shirt.

Here's my gun:



And here's my gun in the holster:

I have been carrying a Glock 320 or 29 for sone time now.
I still like them, but do not want to carry a lot of weight if
I am not out and about in open or crowded area, ie a Mall.

I have always been fond of J Frames and have taken to carrying a 649 , with a couple of speed strips. I use a Galco side snap scabbard, or a Don Hume 3-2. I figure I have enough firepower to get me and mine out of the area if the need arises.

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I carry a 686 2.5" in a Side Guard IWB. It sucked for about a week until the holster formed to my body. Now it's my best concealing piece. There's something about a revolver, they just conceal better on me than the autoloaders.

My 65-5 3-inch DAO revolver in a Lobo Gun-leather IWB.

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I did not vote due to not having a fitting selection.

There is not a particular frame that excites me. I have carried a 19, 36, 66, 686 and a couple others concealed at some point in time over the years. It used to be when I carried a revovler, the one I carried would depend on the way I was dressed for the day. A nice J frame worked well one day and it might be a K frame the next.

Now it is a S&W 1911 every day.

649 and/or 66-2 2.5" for me.

After having carried several guns concealed over my 30 year L.E. career, I have returned back to where it all started for me. My 4 inch Combat Magnum is carried (off-duty) in an old, no-longer-made Roger's IWB holster. This old holster is adjustable and has carried several different guns over the years. Even with the front inch or so of barrel and squared patridge front sight sticking out and resting against my hip, it is simply the most comfortable gun I've carried in that position. I've carried a 4 inch N-frame in the same holster and location and it is only slightly less comfortable, due to its increased weight, not "bulk" or "girth". The rounded edges on the revolvers are just more comfortable than squared-edge autos. Just my experience...

I normally carry a SIG P228, but occasionally carry my 4" 586 in an inexpensive leather OWB pancake type holster. It does not conceal as well as the SIG, but I'm thinking that one of those Mernickle PS-6 holsters will do a much better job.

I didn't vote because I tend to carry both K & N's. Often drop a 2 inch 64 in a coat pocket or a 4 inch 25 OTB. Don't have a single holster use several brands. Don't object to auto-loaders carry them also.

Dear Sirs, I have a question that I hope will help me to clear that I'm in another country, Uruguay, prices here are worth double that in the US.
For concealed carry, choose from:
1) S & W Model 10 38 cal pipe 2 "bluing used NIB -------> U $ S 900.
I love the action, has a square handle, it does perhaps a little big, if not bear loads + p +. The bluing is beautiful but delicate demeanor is perhaps. It has the traditional for service handles S & W wood, are beautiful.
2) S & W model 60 -9, cal 357, with pipe 2 "used NIB ----------------> U $ S 800.
I do not like the action of the "J" is tough series, it does not compare to the "K" but it is something that could cope, it is a defensive weapon. I do not like the rubber grips., Although very functional, I like the traditional wooden service.
3) Walther PPK, manufactured by S & W, worked with NIB machine -----> U $ S 1800.
It is very beautiful, is blackened, machine engraved, and its grip is integral, engraved wood, very cute butt.
I have no idea if they break or are very good. As I read that sometimes there Manua insurance decoker breaks? I say it's a limited edition.
This limited version is considered fine you fake? This gun is really master piece? Do you think opsión between 1 and 2, which would you recommend and why? Which of the three weapons recommend me for concealed carry and why?
Thank you very much for your help, your opinion is important to me.
Thank you,
Ale Pera

Sometimes a 65 with 3" barrel OWB with a Simply Rugged pancake holster. The 65 rides high and tight to the body in this holster. Conceals great wearing a one size larger shirt untucked. It doesn't feel as comfortable IWB as my Glock 19 does IWB.

My favorite carry revolver is a Smith & Wesson stainless Mountain Gun in 45 Colt.

K frame for me most of the time.

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Great looking grips. What are they?

These 3" N-Frames are my main summer carries.
.41Mag Model 657, .45LC Model 625-7, .44Spcl Model 624
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Winter carry is One of my 6.5" N-Frames
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Pre-model 26 is pictured.

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If I were to cc a big bore revolver it would most certainly be this:
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I carry an N frame round butt 325 AirLite 45 2.5 inch in a FBI forward cant pancake with no snap. It is lite and kicks like a mule but is accurate, fast, and concealable. I carry two reloads in speed loaders. One is always in the strong side pocket of my jacket so it helps clear the coat when drawing. The holster (open toe) allows me to carry my other N frames with longer barrels as I deem appropriate for the occasion.

I just wrote about my plan to switch from J frames to K frames. A 2" K frame would be ideal and it can go IWB or OWB.

Not to be a smart-aleck but that now you see it now you don't is an excellent example of how to hide a gun UNDER A COAT. What happens when it's 90 degrees? Some folks can't wear hip length outer garments in warm weather - what then?

That is only semi-facetious because I can hide an OWB K frame under a vest any time, in hot weather, as long as I dont try it with a waist length vest.

Been carrying a 4" tapered barrel "N" frame for nearly three decades. A variety of holsters including a Bianchi 5BH, a Safariland equivalent of the Bianchi, several pancakes, and I am currently waiting on a Brill type for special occasions.

Kevin

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my EDC is a de-horned parkerized Colt Agent, with an added S&W Chiefs if I foresee the need for a quick reload... but if serious social work might be encountered... a 4" S&W mod 29 worn cross draw in an clam shell...like many others have noted above... this poll presents limited choices either by accident or design which prevents me from entering it.

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I usually conceal carry a government model 1911 in urban areas. I often conceal carry a Glock G20 SF 10mm in remote rural areas. I often conceal carry a 4" Colt Python .357 magnum or 4" S&W 29-2 .44 magnum in the woods.

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I do believe those are Ahrends boot grips, no finger groove.

Thanks. Been lusting after some Ahrends

For casual concealed carry, I used this rig for many years....


Model 24-3




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Wow, this poll has been open since 2011!

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I'm considering putting this L Frame on my CCW license.

I have a pocket holster for it made by Mika. Only works with big pockets/cargo pants.

I'm also considering 5.11 holster under shirts

Big, but nice and light at 19 oz empty.

242TI with Ahrends Cocobolo grips.

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Specifically, Ahrends Tacticals without finger grooves (if anyone's interested in them ). Congrats on Cocobolo -- it's one of the best looking woods on a revolver, and Kim doesn't offer it anymore.

I do carry a couple N-frames just because I can.
One is a Model 27-8PC 8-shot, or 27-4. The -4 is easier due to the shorter cylinder.
The other is a 29-10 with PD ammo in it.
Of the two, the 27 is a better choice, really.
I also carry a pair of Pythons or a pair of 586 revolvers. I can easily conceal them under a light jacket, including business wear. I prefer the 586's.

re: your inadvertent magazine ejection problem. Don't give up on the Glock or other auto just because of that. I worked for an international security firm for years and we were taught that small adjustments can overcome such problems. It could be no more than a better belt that does not flex.
Slightly move the holster location.
Change the type of holster. A paddle holster can be slid back or forward in small increments to make the needed change. I currently use a Safariland ALS paddle for my Colt GM that is almost impossible to drag off my belt, but that I can place for no problems on anything I wear.
Work out a movement in and out of your car such that this does not happen. Once you figure it out you'll find you can do it without thinking.

My EDC is a 19-4 snub in a Lobo Enhanced Pancake.... very good combo.

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Being a righty, I have never thought of the possibility of a mag release being tripped by a lefty carrying at 9:00. Gen 4 Glocks can have the mag release reversed.
That being said, I do carry a 4"M10 when wearing a suit or a tuxedo. That round butt hides better than the square Glock 23 grip.

I usually carry a 438 J frame, but once the cool
weather arrives, I like to break out the Model 15 2"
in an old Brauer Brothers holster. If not that then
you can find me carrying a Jovino Mod 28 or 25 in
a shoulder holster.

3" 657 .41 magnum and a Milt Sparks PMK. All day comfort.

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Same gun. Same rig. Because of the Predator, I will never go back to IWB. Thank you SGH.

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I suspect you live in a place I'd love to move to

I carry both 1911s and J, K and N frame revolvers, but my all time favorite is the 2.5" 19/66.

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3 inch model 13 all day every day.

4 in model 29
Federal Hp specials
bianchi speed strips for reloads
Spegel Boot grips
Milt sparks vm II
shorts and t-shirt or jeans and untucked dress shirt...
No problem
I'm 6ft and 220lb

I call mine getting old .Live Jax.Fl. summer sweat causes me a lot of problems.have to totally strip pistol at end of fall every year and coat,wear shirt tail out to conceal,Taurus 851 concealed hammer .357.Thinking of going to sw 40ve,sneaky pete holster . Arrived here reading diff.9mm and 40.Read a lot of good input.

629 .44 under coat or big shirt, and usually loaded with some Speer short bbl. rounds.

S&W Mod 65-3 3inch in a Lobo avenger. Also a Mod 64-2 3in same holster and a Model 10-7 3inch same holster. Model 13-3 3 nch same holster.

Here's an oddball - S&W 625-11. It's an N-frame snubby with a scandium frame and stainless cylinder chambered in .45 Colt. It's certainly not an every day carry gun (342PD or SIG P938 for that), but you asked.